The world of eco-friendly and sustainable bedding has exploded into juicy color, fabulous texture, and enticing options (for even the things you don’t see, like mattress pads). You can go luxe or go basic, mass or artisanal, or mix it up for a bed experience that’s way more than the sum of its parts.
Aesthetics aside, why make the switch? The conventional cotton industry uses one quarter of all agricultural pesticides and insecticides. Each set of queen-sized cotton sheets requires 1¼ pounds of chemicals—and that’s not counting the chemical finishes that can give a set of sheets shelf appeal.
Organic bedding also uses low-eco-impact dyes... and has that softness that’s so unique to organic cotton and other fibers. So check out my roundup... and dream a little dream of green.
